Area Info for Porthleven (Cornwall)

Overview of Porthleven

Porthleven is a small harbour town located on the south coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is renowned for its picturesque harbour, vibrant community, and scenic coastal scenery. The town is situated approximately 4 miles south of Helston and is a popular destination for both locals and visitors seeking a traditional Cornish experience.

Geography and Location

Porthleven is positioned on the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views of the sea and access to various water-based activities. The town's harbour is a key feature, providing shelter for fishing boats and leisure craft. The surrounding area includes rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and scenic walking paths, making it an ideal spot for outdoor pursuits.

History and Heritage

Historically, Porthleven has been a fishing port with a long-standing maritime tradition. The harbour was constructed in the early 19th century to support local fishing industries. Over time, the town has maintained its fishing heritage while also developing as a centre for tourism and leisure activities.

Economy and Activities

The local economy is primarily driven by tourism, fishing, and related services. Porthleven is famous for its surf conditions, attracting surfers from across the UK and beyond. The town also hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, celebrating its maritime culture and community spirit.

Attractions and Points of Interest

Key attractions include the historic harbour, the Porthleven Food Festival, and the nearby beaches such as Loe Bar. The town's colourful harbour walls and traditional pubs add to its charm. Visitors often explore the South West Coast Path, which offers breathtaking coastal walks.

Transport and Accessibility

Porthleven is accessible by road, with good connections to nearby towns and cities. The nearest major transport links are in Helston and Penzance, which provide rail and bus services. The town is also within driving distance of Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Education
School
Porthleven School0.31 miles
Torleven Road, Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9BX
Nansloe Academy1.63 miles
Bulwark Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8JF
Breage Church of England School1.74 miles
Trewithick Road, Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9PZ
Parc Eglos School2.00 miles
Church Hill, Parc Eglos, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8UP
St Michael's Church of England Primary School2.11 miles
Penberthy Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AR
Helston Community College2.11 miles
Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NR
Sithney Community Primary School2.31 miles
Crowntown, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0AE
Trannack Primary School3.27 miles
Trannack, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0DQ
Boskenwyn Community Primary School3.48 miles
Boskenwyn, Near Gweek, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0NG
Germoe Community Primary School3.73 miles
Germoe Lane, Germoe, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9QY
Godolphin Primary School3.74 miles
Godolphin Cross, Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RB
Wendron CofE Primary School4.06 miles
Wendron, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0PX
Cury CofE Primary School4.06 miles
Cury Churchtown, Cury, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7BW
Garras Community Primary School4.30 miles
St Keverne Road, Mawgan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6AY
Mullion Community Primary School5.17 miles
Willis Vean, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7DF
Mullion School5.29 miles
Meaver Road, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7EB
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Helston1.77 miles
The Interview Room, One Stop Shop, Isaac House, Tyacke Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8RR
Meneage Street Surgery1.86 miles
100 Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8RF
Helston Young Persons Contraception Clinic2.23 miles
The Bungalow, 49 Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8TL
Echogenicity Limited Hq2.85 miles
Trannack House, Bal Road, Lowertown, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0DA
Mullion Health Centre5.12 miles
Willis Vean, Nansmellyon Road, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7DQ
St Pirans Hall Community Nurses Clinic6.00 miles
St Pirans Hall, Goldsithney, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9HF
St Julia's Hospice8.28 miles
Foundry Hill, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Hayle8.35 miles
Small Meeting Room, Hayle Community Centre, 58 Queensway, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4NX
Hayle Day Care Centre8.58 miles
Commercial Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DE
Cornwall Health For Homeless - New Connection8.72 miles
11 Basset Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SE
Coastline Housing - Homeless Service8.72 miles
11 Basset Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SE
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Camborne8.83 miles
4 Trelowarren Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8AA
Stithians Surgery9.23 miles
Crellow Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7BA
Brook Cornwall9.72 miles
60 Station Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3QG
West Cornwall Resource Centre9.86 miles
Wilson Way, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3QE
St Keverne Health Centre10.01 miles
Polventon Parc, St. Keverne, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6PB
GP
Dr DAVIES & Partners (Porthleven)0.00 miles
The Surgery, Sunset Gardens, Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13 9BT
Meneage Street Surgery1.86 miles
100 Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8RF
Dr DAVIES & Partners (Helston)1.95 miles
Helston Medical Centre, Trelawney Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AU
Dr Dorrell & Partners5.12 miles
The Health Centre, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7DQ
Dr FAIRLIE & partners6.04 miles
Praze Surgery, School Road, Praze, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0LB
Dr Dorrell & Partners6.38 miles
The Constantine Surgery, Constantine, TR11 5AP
Marazion Surgery7.41 miles
Marazion Surgery, Gwallon Lane, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0HW
Bodriggy Health Centre8.33 miles
Bodriggy Health Centre, 60 Queensway, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4PB
Dr Dorrell & partners8.47 miles
The Surgery, Glebe Place, Ruan Minor, Cornwall, TR12 7JW
Veor Surgery8.54 miles
Veor Surgery, South Terrace, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SN
Connor Downs Branch Surgery8.60 miles
Turnpike Road, Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5DT
Trevithick Surgery8.73 miles
Basset Road, Basset Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8TT
Dr KEECH & partners8.77 miles
Rectory Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DL
Dr Paxton & Partners - Mawnan Smith 9.10 miles
The Square, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5EP
Dr Paxton & Partners- Stithians 9.23 miles
The Surgery, Crellow Lane, Stithians, Cornwall, TR3 7BA
Dr Dorrell & partners9.30 miles
The Surgery, The Lizard, Cornwall, The Lizard, TR12 7NZ
Hospital
Helston Community Hospital1.99 miles
Meneage Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8DR
St Michael's Hospital8.25 miles
Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4JA
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital10.28 miles
Barncoose Terrace, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ER
West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)10.65 miles
St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2PF
Falmouth Hospital10.97 miles
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JA
Edward Hain Community Hospital11.26 miles
Albany Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BS
Poltair Hospital11.54 miles
Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SR
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)15.65 miles
Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LQ
Duchy Hospital15.75 miles
Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UP
Newquay Hospital24.70 miles
St. Thomas Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
St Austell Community Hospital28.95 miles
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AD
Fowey Hospital34.35 miles
Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1EE
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre36.33 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Pharmacy
Boots0.30 miles
Fore Street, Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9HJ
Boots1.87 miles
40 Meneage Street, Helston, TR13 8QY
Hall's Pharmacy1.95 miles
Hall`s Pharmacy, Trelawney Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AU
Tesco Instore Pharmacy2.22 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Clodgey Lane, Helston, Devon, TR13 8PJ
Boots5.07 miles
Churchtown, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7BY
Baden House Pharmacy7.71 miles
The Square, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0AP
Boots7.73 miles
40 Fore Street, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 9EF
Bodriggy Pharmacy8.33 miles
Bodriggy Surgery, 60 Queensway, Bodriggy, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4PB
Boots8.49 miles
Unit E Marsh Lane, W Cornwall Shopping Park, Hayle, Cornwall, Cornwall, TR27 5LX
Boots8.49 miles
1-2 Penpol Terrace, Foundry Square, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4BQ
Boots8.49 miles
44-46 Fore Street, Copperhouse, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DY
Boots8.77 miles
10 Commercial Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8JY
Boots8.83 miles
2 Trelowarren Street, Camborne, TR14 8AA
Day Lewis Plc8.84 miles
21 Trelowarren Street, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8AD
Tesco Instore Pharmacy9.58 miles
Station Road, Carn Brae Industrial Est, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3QJ
Sainsburys Pharmacy9.75 miles
Eastern Green, Cornwall, Penzance, TR18 3AP
Leisure
Park
LISMORE (Grade II Listed)1.79 miles
THE LIZARD3.73 miles
GODOLPHIN (Grade II* Listed)4.21 miles
TRELOWARREN (Grade II Listed)5.55 miles
ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT (Grade II Listed)7.78 miles
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) (Grade II Listed)8.29 miles
TREBAH (Grade II Listed)8.38 miles
CONNOR DOWN8.51 miles
GLENDURGAN (Grade II Listed)8.65 miles
THE SPINNEY8.74 miles
SOUTH WEST COAST PATH9.15 miles
UPTON TOWANS9.38 miles
PENJERRICK (Grade II Listed)9.54 miles
CORNWALL AND WEST DEVON MINING LANDSCAPE9.90 miles
RED RIVER VALLEY9.91 miles
GWITHIAN GREEN9.94 miles
Shop
Groceries
Porthleven Stores0.29 miles
Fore Street, Porthleven, Helston Cornwall TR13 9HQ
Costcutter Helston0.33 miles
Harbour Square, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9JA
Lidl Helston1.59 miles
Penzance Road, Helston, TR13 0SF
Londis, Helston1.77 miles
28- 30 Helston Post Office, Helston, TR13 8EE
SPAR Helston1.86 miles
135, Meneage Street, Cornwall, TR13 8RW
Budgens Helston1.87 miles
Trengrouse Way, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8RT
Sainsbury's Helston2.17 miles
Clodgey Lane, Helston, TR13 8BN
SPAR Turnpike Garage2.22 miles
Spar Turnpike Garage, Clodgey Lane, Cornwall, TR13 8PJ
Costcutter Cornwall2.29 miles
Hms Seahawk (culdrose), Cornwall, TR12 7RH
Tesco Helston (Superstore)2.30 miles
Clodgey Ln, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8PJ
Londis Praa Sands P.O Stores3.62 miles
Pengersick Lane, Penzance, TR20 9SQ
Gweek Post Office Stores4.53 miles
Gweek, Helston Cornwall TR12 6TU
SPAR Mullion5.06 miles
Spar, Church View, Cornwall, TR12 7HQ
Touring Motor Services5.16 miles
Rosudgeon, Penzance Cornwall TR20 9QE
Londis Mullion Mini Market5.26 miles
Nansmellyon Road, Nr Helston, TR12 7DH
SPAR Constantine6.34 miles
1-2, Church Square, Cornwall, TR11 5AW
Transport
Airport
Penzance Airport9.72 miles
Land's End St Just Airport15.92 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport28.30 miles
Bus Stop
Wellindton Road (E)0.09 miles
Wellington Road (W)0.11 miles
Penrose Hill (E)0.30 miles
Primary School (SE)0.30 miles
Primary School (NW)0.31 miles
Penrose Hill (SW)0.32 miles
Bus Shelter (E)0.36 miles
Bus Shelter (W)0.36 miles
Mill Lane (S)0.47 miles
Mill Lane (N)0.47 miles
Tolponds (S)0.59 miles
Tolponds (N)0.60 miles
The Turn (S)1.08 miles
The Turn (N)1.09 miles
Porthleven Road (SW)1.43 miles
Porthleven Road (NE)1.43 miles
Ferry Port
Helford Village Ferry Landing7.76 miles
Helford Passage Ferry Landing8.04 miles
Penzance Ferry Terminal9.98 miles
Ponsharden Ferry Landing11.20 miles
Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing11.63 miles
Falmouth Custom House Quay11.75 miles
Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing11.81 miles
Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing11.86 miles
St Mawes Ferry Landing13.95 miles
Place Ferry Landing14.31 miles
Trelisick Ferry Landing15.33 miles
Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing15.47 miles
Tolverne Ferry Landing15.82 miles
Mevagissey Ferry Landing26.50 miles
Polruan Ferry Landing34.22 miles
Fowey Ferry Landing34.25 miles
Railway Station
St Erth Rail Station8.34 miles
Hayle Rail Station8.42 miles
Camborne Rail Station8.57 miles
Lelant Saltings Rail Station8.65 miles
Lelant Rail Station8.79 miles
Penzance Rail Station10.20 miles
Carbis Bay Rail Station10.24 miles
Penryn Rail Station10.50 miles
Redruth Rail Station10.78 miles
Penmere Rail Station10.93 miles
St Ives (Cornwall) Rail Station11.29 miles
Falmouth Town Rail Station11.62 miles
Falmouth Docks Rail Station12.05 miles
Perranwell Rail Station12.52 miles
Truro Rail Station16.33 miles
Newquay Rail Station24.93 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TR13 9B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment195
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
CARTREF, 16, SUNSET GARDENS
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BT		£158,500
2024-08-30
detached
freehold
9, TREGONNING VIEW
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BW		£236,000
2024-10-02
terraced
freehold
Sold 2023-12-19   £250,000
1, TREGONNING VIEW
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BW		£324,000
2024-09-24
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-12-21   £231,000
48, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£830,000
2024-06-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-06-11   £220,000
80, WHEAL ROSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9AT		£285,000
2024-05-31
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-09-11   £235,000
39, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£580,000
2024-04-26
detached
freehold
8, TREGONNING VIEW
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BW		£275,000
2024-03-22
terraced
freehold
21, WHEAL ROSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9AS		£220,000
2024-02-02
terraced
freehold
47, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£550,000
2023-11-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-07-17   £300,000
18, WHEAL ROSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9AS		£198,000
2023-06-20
terraced
freehold
50, WHEAL ROSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BE		£115,076
2023-06-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
14, TREGONNING VIEW
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BW		£350,000
2023-04-13
semidetached
freehold
ZAWN HOUSE, LOE BAR ROAD
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9ES		£2,400,000
2023-04-11
detached
freehold
8, SUNSET GARDENS
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BS		£300,000
2023-03-03
detached
freehold
97, WHEAL ROSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9AT		£385,000
2022-10-27
detached
freehold
94, WHEAL ROSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9AT		£125,000
2022-07-20
semidetached
freehold
7, SUNSET GARDENS
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BS		£300,000
2022-05-16
detached
freehold
52, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£382,500
2022-03-17
semidetached
freehold
FAIRWINDS, SUNSET GARDENS
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BT		£340,000
2022-01-20
detached
freehold
60, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£475,000
2022-01-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-07-22   £325,000
12, WARREN CLOSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BL		£375,000
2021-11-17
detached
freehold
59, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£395,000
2021-09-30
semidetached
freehold
53, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£465,000
2021-08-25
semidetached
freehold
27, WHEAL ROSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9AS		£191,000
2021-08-06
terraced
freehold
15, SUNSET GARDENS
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BT		£250,000
2021-02-12
detached
freehold
49, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£540,000
2021-02-01
detached
freehold
LODGE HOUSE, LOE BAR ROAD
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9ES		£650,000
2020-12-04
terraced
freehold
2, WARREN CLOSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BL		£300,000
2020-11-06
detached
freehold
17, TREGONNING VIEW
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BW		£230,000
2020-09-17
semidetached
freehold
18, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£115,000
2020-09-14
semidetached
freehold
47A, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£385,000
2020-09-11
semidetached
freehold
15, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£329,950
2020-07-10
detached
freehold
2, SUNSET GARDENS
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BS		£169,950
2020-06-05
terraced
freehold
18, TREGONNING VIEW
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BW		£273,500
2019-12-17
semidetached
freehold
23, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£268,000
2019-12-05
semidetached
freehold
9, SUNSET GARDENS
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BS		£200,000
2019-11-04
detached
freehold
85, WHEAL ROSE
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9AT		£185,000
2019-11-01
terraced
freehold
DOLPHIN COTTAGE, LOE BAR ROAD
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9ES		£650,000
2019-10-30
detached
freehold
7, TREGONNING VIEW
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BW		£237,500
2019-10-08
terraced
freehold
46, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£520,000
2019-08-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-06-11   £220,000
3, TREGONNING VIEW
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BW		£235,000
2019-08-16
terraced
freehold
50, THE SHRUBBERIES
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9FG		£520,000
2019-08-14
detached
freehold
10, TREGONNING VIEW
PORTHLEVEN
HELSTON
CORNWALL
TR13 9BW		£220,000
2019-07-15
detached
freehold
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